One word springs to mind for Detroit forward Ausar Thompson when asked to describe teammate Jalen Duren's recent surge.

Four-star prospect Jaxon Richardson is expected to announce his commitment on March 5, he announced on Saturday. He will decide between Alabama, Creighton, Ole Miss and USC.

An MRI revealed a strained oblique that will keep Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid out for at least the next three games.